AV Technician

Job Title

AV Technician

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD07 Administrative Services VII (Salary Grade 24)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

3/16/2027

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Role

Working within the Events, Theatre and Hospitality Services area, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The Audio Visual (AV) Technician reports to the General Manager, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts and is under the direction of the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations who is responsible for supervision and direction relating to hours of work, work assignment, client needs, technical operations and maintenance. The AV Technician provides specialized technical support and staffing within the scope of the MRSA and guidelines established by the Manager, Theatre and Performance Services. The AV Technician is responsible for supporting events in the Ross Glen Hall, TransAlta Pavilion, Hal and Marnie Wyatt Atelier, TransCanada Amphitheatre and other locations further known as the “Performance and Event Venues”. Also provides set up and operation for non-performance activities in performance venues such as instruction or rehearsal. Assists with the coordination of knowledge and information base for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works events as a general Audio Visual Technician
• Provides set up for non-performance activities in classrooms such as instruction meetings or rehearsal
• Ensures that the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations is appropriately informed as to the needs to efficiently and safely support performance activities in the Performance and Event Venues
• Records and submits to the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations, details of his or her own chargeable time, material and physical resources used in the production of events for invoicing or charge-back purposes
• Performs live sound reinforcement, digital sound recording, digital video recording, video presentation and computerized presentations
• Performs and or assists with event live streams and hybrid meetings
• Assists with digital video recording, video presentations and computerized presentations
• Performs maintenance of AV specific equipment and performs some regular routine and/or required maintenance of production related equipment under the supervision of Lead, Technical Theatre Operations.
• Maintenance includes both performing physical repairs and maintaining digital assets and record ie. the organization and distribution of archive video and audio recordings;
  
  

Qualifications

• Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent or Journeyman Ticket
• 2 - 3 years of previous experience and specific job training
  
  

Salary: $33.61 - $42.53 per hour

Closing Date: December 31, 2026 or until suitable candidates are chosen

A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.